곡선이나 곡면의 접선 또는 접평면에 관한.
Relating to, acting along, or being a tangent to a curve or surface.
예문:
"The velocity of the particle is always tangential to its circular path."
"Calculate the tangential force acting on the rotating cylinder."
주된 주제나 흐름에서 벗어나 거의 관련이 없는.
Only slightly relevant to the matter at hand; diverging from the main point or course.
예문:
"The witness's testimony provided only tangential information that did not help the case."
"He has a tendency to go off on tangential rants during staff meetings."
"The issue of funding is tangential to the core philosophical debate."